AC Milan are still very keen on signing Joshua Zirkzee this summer but the deal is not imminent, with his release clause and salary demands needing to be properly understood.
As reported by Fabrizio Romano (via Milan Zone), the Rossoneri still view Zirkzee as the priority this summer and he is the striker that they are working hardest to sign so that there is a replacement for Olivier Giroud in the team.
The deal is clearly not close to completion though, as they need to meet his release clause which will reportedly be €40m between July 1 and August 15, whilst also ironing out a contract agreement with him and commissions for the agents and middlemen involved with the deal.
Right now, the club are focused on the friendly in Australia and the appointment of Paulo Fonseca as the replacement for Stefano Pioli, and then the transfers can get underway with more pace.
There is plenty of competition for Zirkzee, and from clubs with more money to offer in wages. Arsenal and Manchester United could pose a real problem for the Rossoneri, whilst Juventus are also in the frame as they seek an alternative to Dusan Vlahovic ahead of the new season.